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Getting Started Introduction
Thank you for choosing ApexCCTV. We hope that this document will assist you in
configuring your new AP-9060/AP-16CO for use on your network and via the internet.
This document follows industry standard best practices, and while you do not need to
follow every single step on this list, doing so will provide you with a reliable and secure
connection to your AP-9060/AP-16CO.
Disclaimer
This document requires a basic understanding of networking principles including, but not
limited to, network address translation (NAT), transmission control protocol/internet
protocol (TCP/IP), user datagram protocol (UDP), subnet and subnet mask configuration,
dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP), IP addresses, routing and router
configuration, public vs. private networks, etc…
The basic knowledge described above is outside the scope of this document, and will be
covered briefly or not at all, and only as it applies to an individual step you need to take
in configuring your AP-9060/AP-16CO. Please find other resources in the “Additional
Resources” section at the end of this document.
Quick Setup Guide (Power Users Only) The gist of setting up your AP-9060/AP-16CO for network use is very straightforward.
1) Configure your AP-9060/AP-16CO with an appropriate network address (use best
practices).
2) Forward ports 80, 5000, 5001 through one or more routers, starting with your
internet gateway.
Planning Equipment Needed
1) Your network enabled AP-9060/AP-16CO from ApexCCTV, with working
cameras connected.
2) The CD that came with your AP-9060/AP-16CO.
3) Your AP-9060/AP-16CO manual (may be on your CD)
4) A Television monitor, hooked up to the DVR.
5) A Network cable connecting your DVR to your network.
6) A router.
7) An additional PC on your network with Windows (Preferably XP) installed.